An introvert's guide to networking | Rick Turoczy | TEDxPortland

[@elliottparker8413]

Great point - introverts are really good at providing insights because they are so good at introspection and reflection. If more people could stop and reflect the dots would connect more easily. Nice Talk Rick!

[@ConsciousMomprener]

Thanks for sharing this. I am an extroverted-introvert. I found my way to mastering networking, which I just shared on my channel with the hope anyone sees and field better.

[@cookie4x4]

Rick you are underestimating the wonderful impact you have on people! You were kind enough to grab coffee with me in 2014 before I had even moved to Portland and gave such wonderful insight. Thank you for being so generous with your time and dots.

[@ConsciousMomprener]

Thanks for sharing this. I am an extroverted-introvert. I found my way to mastering networking, which I just shared on my channel with the hope anyone sees and field better.

[@ErenDoppleganer]

whatever.

[@joegal100]

When I started on the Business beat at the Portland Tribune in 2014, Rick, whom I already knew, was kind enough to get coffee and give me a bunch of story leads. Super guy.

[@flyingpotatoe1299]

This is literally gold, seriously why doesn’t this have a million views?

[@estacx.]

That's cuz gold is precious, so only rich people only can get it 🥀

[@paulrxxxmann6718]

@@estacx. because its banal and patronising . It doesnt have any substance either.

[@hinamiravenroot7162]

Because he basically doesn't have a point and his only insight is "introverts have a different perspective"

[@ConsciousMomprener]

Thanks for sharing this. I am an extroverted-introvert. I found my way to mastering networking, which I just shared on my channel with the hope anyone sees and field better.

[@ujang3288]

The views are introvert

[@ekdygemini]

Hi from another introvert

[@ThandekaMalinga]

Hi fellow introvert!

[@darrylchandra554]

Hi

[@mr.glassman5412]

Hello from an extreme introvert

[@affordablecareactof]

Hi from yet another introvert

[@ysaehikonrad6431]

hey there, lets connect on Instagram at Ysaehi Konrad

[@steveneberlein9877]

Great talk. I’ve always seen networking as a self-serving, if necessary, activity. I like the idea of my networking creating necessary links between people who can help each another. Also, in a time that we’re glued to our phones, good old fashioned coffee dates are a refreshing departure. Thanks, Rick!

[@ConsciousMomprener]

Thanks for sharing this. I am an extroverted-introvert. I found my way to mastering networking, which I just shared on my channel with the hope anyone sees and field better.

[@ThandekaMalinga]

I started my KZbin Channel for Introverts and those dealing with Anxiety because as an introvert I believe we need more people talking about introversion and anxiety in order to bring awareness and a sense of normalcy.

[@ysaehikonrad6431]

sure i will check out well check out mine as well and maybe we can connect on instagram at Ysaehi Konrad

[@TechnoSan09]

Oh thanks alot I'm checking ur channel now

[@saswatisaha8155]

You're amazing!

[@lindasue8719]

It IS normal. It's just a different personality type.

[@Voycce-y2j]

What’s it called I’m interested

[@intrepidtomato]

As a fellow introvert, I really loved this. I will say yes to the next coffee invite, Rick, you won me over.

[@ashleypg1708]

I know, I need to meet him, as a fellow introverted Portlander. With this talk, he has given me confidence in my upcoming job search come September.

[@turoczy_]

@@ashleypg1708 Just let me know, Ash! I'd love to hear how the job search went.

[@ConsciousMomprener]

Thanks for sharing this. I am an extroverted-introvert. I found my way to mastering networking, which I just shared on my channel with the hope anyone sees and field better.

[@myles5158]

@@turoczy_the job search is super stressful for me. I’ve been trying for an internship for 2 years, 300+ applications, it’s so discouraging

[@turoczy_]

@@myles5158 It's really rough out there right now. I'm sorry that's affecting you directly. Hang in there 🧡

[@kia4716]

I'm an introvert as well, never thought a cup of coffee could help "connecting the dots" with others. Now I can see it could do beyond than just that, thanks!

[@kristinebeltran4219]

I do great at speaking to groups, it's the one on one conversations that petrify me especially if I am in a room full of people I don't know. I speak my mind freely during meetings and such but approaching someone one on one afterwards can be very hard for me. I can and do connect with people one on one online or via email with no problem. I also am very good at connecting people with others. How can I overcome my awkwardness and fear of meeting or talking to people one on one? Or approaching people one on one at outreach events? I tend to sit at my booth or table and wait for people to approach me. Once they do, I'm totally fine with talking with them. It's when I have to approach them, that I start to feel anxious.

[@ДіанаЦимбрикевич-з6е]

Same thing 😔

[@mmrobb73]

The art of conversation is knowing what to say--briefly--then gracefully moving on to the next person. No one expects 5 minutes of fascinating small talk. Go for 30 seconds of happy, friendly chat rather than 3 minutes of awkward bantering, then move on. It helps to be prepared with a few favorite opening comments that are universal, interesting, and brief. Google these or listen to what other people say and add them to your library. These will be your go-to comments at most every event in the future. Once you speak, the ball's in their court, so leave it to them to respond. If you listen closely, you'll hear your follow-up question in their comment, if a follow up is really needed, which is rare. Final observation: A nice compliment to someone will be remembered waaaay longer than what you said about topic X, Y, or Z. Smile and lift people up and everyone wins.

[@trixdakid4604]

Its the opposite for me kind of...

[@ConsciousMomprener]

Thanks for sharing this. I am an extroverted-introvert. I found my way to mastering networking, which I just shared on my channel with the hope anyone sees and field better.

[@sunuy192]

sort of same thing for me, but I am in middle school instead and want trustworthy friends and to build myself a network to help each other out and keep company i guess

[@vigneshwaran7530]

Two cups of coffee to network. That is an awesome idea from one introvert to another introvert. Thank you very much

[@cameronscott1853]

Been introvert my entire life and this is changing as I become a PT, grow my network and business

[@nandantavkar]

"Collecting the dots isn't even the most valuable part...", he goes on to say, " the real value comes when I have the opportunity to step back and reflect on that dot. Upon reflection, that dot gains context. It gains connection. It starts to provide value to all the other dots."

[@lauragood9741]

I'm a more extroverted community builder but I really relate to Rick's description of collecting dots and connecting them. That's my value to the Sacramento startup community.

[@RickTuroczyPDX]

Thank you! I really appreciate the extroverts who do this work, too.

[@ConsciousMomprener]

Thanks for sharing this. I am an extroverted-introvert. I found my way to mastering networking, which I just shared on my channel with the hope anyone sees and field better.

[@AndyRoidEU]

Idk, this man's humour sounds like a confirmation of all socially awkward people, not just introverts.

[@danielbatista8760]

Only said 2 important thing this whole video First: 1 on 1 conversation are easier 2: Go invite someone for lunch to build a connection

[@brodi_crafford]

I was approached by a designer to promote his fashion show on commission, and for the first time in my life (I'm 22 and an introvert), I counter offered. I'm holding thumbs for my meeting this week😁

[@Chmo-v7n]

One on one conversation works for me cause it really pushes me to say something. When I’m in a group of people I’ll be super silent.

[@sandippramanik5733]

The hii at 4:37 was a warm welcome to introverts!! Thank you Rick for this kind gesture.

[@InnocentPhiri-jc3lj]

I like how these people don't overdress.... insight over appearance

[@Astares9]

what exactly does Rick do for a living? hearing this made me remember how i consider myself a collector of sorts, and if i can collect people and then draw lines between them like that, then i wanna do it

[@RickTuroczyPDX]

I run a startup accelerator called PIE, so I'm always hoping to connect with interesting companies and potential startups. That's what drives a lot of my dot collecting and connecting.

[@HealthandFitnessCentral]

Hey there! Just stumbled upon "An Introvert's Guide to Networking" and it's an eye-opener! Rick really knows his stuff. As introverts, networking can feel daunting, but his advice on "collecting dots" and connecting them in our own terms is genius. Let's build our community and make common sense, well, common! Time to conquer those networking events with confidence!

[@HeyItsLeePH]

Wow. This made sense to me, considering I am an INFJ. This is good advice about the dots. It's so great that I stumbled on this video. I learn a lot.

[@ahsanrahib9958]

Im so proud of introverts are doing good in the world makes me tear up. Makes me less sad about me being unsuccessful

[@theglisanberglundagency9390]

Nice, Rick. Portland appreciates you.

[@RickTuroczyPDX]

Thank you!

[@dameanvil]

00:33 🌐 Portland's diverse startup community extends beyond tech, encompassing areas like apparel, banking, healthcare, and more. 01:22 🤖 Building community within a startup ecosystem is a grassroots effort, and anyone, including introverts, can contribute. 04:24 🍵 Introverts can excel at one-on-one meetings, making face-to-face interactions less intimidating than group events. 07:05 🤝 "Collecting dots" through coffee meetings efficiently connects people, fostering community and diverse perspectives. 08:12 🧠 The real value in building community comes after reflection, as connections between collected dots gain context and provide insights. 10:50 ☕ Schedule a coffee meeting with one new person to start building community, as everyone has unique dots that can contribute to a more tightly knit startup community.

[@brendahornung1990]

Love this! I love meeting people for coffee! I love connecting people!

[@madsssen67]

I feel like networking is hard maybe for my environment at least for me especially Im also an introvert, because on my campus network can only achieved when you're volunteering/joining an organization within campus- where it's less harder when you actually enjoy your time there. It's not as easy to ask them to hangout, sadly. Everyone are so busy, people hang out privately I almost feel like I never really know everybody

[@vincentnguyen1639]

Came here cause my social level got drained like 30 min into a start up meeting and planned to network but I’ve been a hermit crab as a full time student and wah I forgot how hard it was to meet new people

[@ozgur-kenan]

After watching this valuable video, I have decided to go and have an amazing golden cup of coffee with an amazing new person with common sense that is not common :D. Thank you, Rick!

[@beehack]

Watching this just before meeting

[@harshalyallewar]

00:19 شرح تفاصيل مجتمع الشركات الناشئة في بورتلاند 01:49 Networking can be done by anyone 03:18 Introverts can excel in community work with confidence. 05:00 Networking is not as intimidating as it seems 06:18 تجربتي تظهر أن تناول القهوة يساعد في إنشاء اتصالات سريعة وجمع النقاط بكفاءة. 07:39 Building real value through networking. 09:12 Building community through unconventional connections 10:42 Building community through simple connections Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@AndrewChun791]

This is precisely what I needed. Thanks for sharing Rick!

[@DreamwalkerTenesha]

🤣💀 when he said my best friend was a walnut.

[@thes7450]

I don't know what the walnut did to him,but I'm sure it protects him from bullying,by that I mean he throws that wallnut at the bullies

[@mohammedalattar914]

grateful that i found this ted talk

[@jjpepper7071]

As an introvert, I like group meetings more than one-on-one meetings because I rely on others to add fluff to the conversation

[@inspiredbyLOVE.1john4.7.8]

I really love this - - thanks so much!

[@user-sr5kj6ej9z]

This "connecting dots, 1 on 1 meeetings" seems to be a strategy that CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk prefer to use because it is more focused and the conversations are deeper.

[@DrHussainQasem]

Yeah but finding the worthy other is a bit of a challenge ...isn't it ? I mean you don't pump into them all the day

[@mr.l6074]

You lost me at "pump into them"... ​@@DrHussainQasem

[@delamberty]

I am another introvert in 2024 tapping in to get wisdom.

[@Michel-zy2px]

I love how he said “ we’ve become comfortable with being uncomfortable “

[@KevinWJenner]

Yeah... Introvert. Done with that ages ago. (Smile, make yourself converse. You're not fake, nor are you putting on airs.) No less, from this moment forth I don't care what anyone ever said; be it majority nor any place of learning... I do pledge my sole word, will, and accord mine own person. Lord, let it be so. Amen.

[@jalissatorres2607]

Introverts rule the world!!!

[@steverossemindsetforcreati7234]

Tip Top, I'll share this with my creative introverts!

[@DrHussainQasem]

This is the third vid on networking that I didn't find very useful... I start to think it is a real challenge ! Give me a break have coffee and connect like you bump into worthy people all the time or they wont think what that creepy wants from me .. Sorry Introverts we have to have a different strategy than this ..love to all of you !

[@mamabear3610]

Exactly! I agree with you. People won't easily accept to go for a coffee date. You would have to face so many rejections from people before one person would finally agree to go on a coffee date.

[@keithrobin6566]

@@mamabear3610 I think the more you get rejected the more you learn to adjust your approach

[@mamabear3610]

@@keithrobin6566 thank you

[@lindasue8719]

I find that unless the other person suggests one-on-one coffee, it just won't fly. I'm a decent, normal person (and well liked in my small social circle, so I don't think I give off a creep Vibe lol), but when I've suggested coffee with most people, the question may never have existed, or at worst, they insist on a group ... Usually of their friends or colleagues.

[@lindasue8719]

I have found that the best information comes from HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) resources. The information might be very slightly different from introverts, but for me it nailed it exactly. You'll find lots of good information on the internet. I was fortunate to go to a series of workshops locally. Aside from the overall excellent information learned a couple of really good points that were relevant to my life and interacting, especially with groups and with people I don't know.

[@jakobpace1573]

Great talk regarding networking! Networking is a huge way to succeed and everyone needs to be able to do it. Great message and advice!

[@sanjyotkadu9322]

thank you , i will make a new friend and a tea with him to create a new dot ,and if some one asks me for a tea i will say yes.

[@ArqamKarim]

Sure I would say yes to the next coffee invite, but we introverts don't get a lot of em.

[@andripdn]

One of the best smart stand up comedy

[@Panacea9]

The family system also produces a lot of people who are easily threaten. It tends to mix with network people as that group huddles together to stick.

[@Noobiecoder69]

I chose CS because I thought I will be coding from home all day long and dont have meet anyone in real life but now that I have reached the point where I have enough skills and I have been trying to get a job but I am getting rejected because of my zero social skills and zero network. I mean I cant even talk to my programmer neighbour I just cant. So that's why I am here.😅

[@mohammadkhezri5708]

It was awesome, really enjoyed it

[@StreakLife]

I didn’t learn anything from this 😂

[@lukehunsley7239]

Facts, honestly there was no advice for introverts at all

[@Laureen_nifa]

I didn't understand.. someone summarise the dot thing

[@shubhrantkhare9439]

giggling all through the talk

[@crazyragu2006]

Nice useful webinar 👍

[@thexpateacher]

I'm an introvert and trying to overcome it by making videos on KZbin and eventually do interviews with others.

[@CEOLife]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing!

[@Panacea9]

If people are talented or skillful in something, it isn't because they are from network. Most have to work against what they are taught to actually acquire a skill. They are often given a lot of misinformation.

[@Panacea9]

"whoring?" There is a big range in that and a lot of it is subjective. Sure you will find more of these people there. Do they make the best ones? Just by numbers?

[@Practiceofthepractice]

Thank you for sharing these valid and helpful points on networking!

[@zoyo67yeah]

This is brilliant

[@divya2589]

great advice. it's not as simple as it sounds though. everything and everyone terrifies me

[@sujayanjan]

Wonderful explanation

[@brodi_crafford]

HELLO INTROVERTS!❤ EXTRAVERT HERE😂❤❤

[@antoniohg]

Fantastic! Fantastic!

[@nineonine9082]

30 years, never had a coffee invite, thanks society, another reminder that it hates me.

[@glenn06]

Amazing! Very valuable

[@gaspernovak4790]

Kind of boring speech with average humor... guy talks about himself too much and doesnt have a strong point...

[@matteomuniz2433]

That's brilliant!

[@Felix-og7pd]

Common sense for, special for others. Take a cup of coffee, collect a dots

[@muskduh]

thanks for the video

[@andrewmcquain]

I really want to be better at networking and building a community. I get so stuck in myself. I wish it was easier. Ugh.

[@andrewmcquain]

@Snnne-df8di Thank you for the great words. You are correct. We just have to push ourselves and take that damn chance. I remind myself of how fast time is going and that I cannot afford to waste anymore time.

[@Panacea9]

On Network people earning it and becoming leaders. They end of receiving a lot of installed thinking. They tend to be very fragile in discussion and consider their views and current tactics definitive . They don't like to listen to a lot of thinking outside of their group even when new information is always emerging. They view their group as very small rather than taking in the minds of all those around them and help build their country. They need to see that taking in new ideas and changing yours when confronted with new information as a strength when leading.

[@System35191]

It is not in the real world 🌎. In real world introverts must choose carefully, it isn't just connecting dots, you mustn't rely upon everyone, it's often a fatal mistake. Also something surprising is that the majority of people are introverts

[@nigwardyoda8095]

Thanks for the tips

[@CrazyKemo_0]

Not too many comments because introverts don't really comment

[@johngoshay1894]

Love it!

[@elliieeify3796]

Being introverted and being shy are two completely different things.

[@internetfrnd6496]

As someone who's just really getting his career started - I always thought that networking was for jerks with an underlying agenda. Never thought about it as connecting the dots and reflecting on who needs to know who.

[@Alfonzosdesigns]

This here my man

[@Alfonzosdesigns]

Imma check yo music out bro 🥶🥶

[@meghana6250]

Good point!

[@DreamwalkerTenesha]

Thanks!

[@joecommunity125]

Great talk

[@RickTuroczyPDX]

Thank you!

[@felladd9671]

I felt alone for along time

[@Logan24855]

Still waiting for my invite 😂😀

[@joweltisso7365]

Wow I don't feel alone now. 😁

[@042_imam_imamalias-syarif6]

The point are walnut is solid

[@sourov7704]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tygeburgess8769]

portlanders also seem on the cutting edge of rioting and chaos.

[@sarathps223]

I find it difficult to find a job because I don't have any connections. All I do is just apply on job ads. I am losing hope

[@Dachusttin]

Buenos porque acostumbrados a incertidumbre y nervios, comprender sentido post jintada,

[@mindfulnesssoundss]

Hello 👋 from an introvert

[@sajdinkhan9049]

Greetings from an introvert mutated to an ambivert

[@TimeWaveOfficial]

Are there any sides for introverts?

[@llbg6906]

Love it

[@AndyRoidEU]

03:05 what the f.. seriously. Having imaginary friends is nothing like being introverted. Okay, well, maybe there weren't computer games back then.

[@GrowRite]

I am an introvert but I have developed skills to help me overcome the negative side to it. I have a YouChannel and I have been trying my best to express myself gift and passion.

[@alangervais3812]

Hello from another introvert! Are there any options for collecting half dots?

[@emmyhabey]

Here's my half dot.. 😉

[@viddeosurfer]

U r an introvert?

[@ahmedchaudharynaushahrofer5365]

I dont know why i m being introvert some times bexome extrovert person . it happens sometimes and i enjoye and remember those moments but unfortunately againe become introvert

[@dingleberrymore9725]

Useless. Let me save you the trouble of watching this video: the only actionable advice provided is “say yes to the next coffee you’re invited to.” That’s it.

[@venkatesha8669]

Marvellous

[@artie5172]

Is networking more like superficial? It's not like everyone open up with everyone they meet right?